Bestowal dialogue
Ghashan-kútot, the Halls of Black Lore
"Long ago, this was a great hall of Númenórean wisdom and learning. A shining beacon high in the Moon-lit City. Until it was set to the torch by the Witch-king, and from the ashes, an endless repository of sorceries and secrets; the blackest knowledge. Here, I continue my life's work."
Background
Within Minas Morgul, a great repository of evil knowledge stands: The Halls of Black Lore. To gain the information you seek, you must enter and face Dolguzigir, the Dark Archivist.
Objective 1
Faeron is standing by inside the Halls of Black Lore.
Speak to him when you are ready to begin.
- Faeron: 'There are certainly more enemies present than our last mission. We should be able to sneak past many of them, but if you seek any other valuable materials, Rhadrog and I stand ready to assist you in combat.
- 'Whenever you are ready, we will proceed.'
Objective 2
- Defeat the Vision of Past Adventures
If Rhadrog or Faeron will not answer the call of the Horn of the Rangers, try using the chat command /pet releaseall to dismiss them, and then re-summon them with the Horn.
- Dolguzigir, the Dark Archivist shouts, "Welcome, interlopers, to Ghashan-kútot, the halls of Black Lore. Here I have painstakingly collected dark knowledge from every corner of Middle-earth."
- Dolguzigir, the Dark Archivist shouts, "My work is never finished. The collection will never be complete, no, the work will continue as long as evil resides in this world. Even with the unfortunate loss of the Dark Lord, you cannot hope to claim that victory."
- Dolguzigir, the Dark Archivist shouts, "So tell me, 'heroes', as you so like to address yourselves, why have you come? What knowledge do you seek? Or, have you misguided fools come to destroy my life's work? Oh, no. That will not do at all..."
- Dolguzigir, the Dark Archivist shouts, "Either way, as I told the Lady of Blight, nothing for nothing..."
- Dolguzigr, the Dark Archivist shouts, "Come closer, allow me to see what you have seen! What nightmares still haunt your dreams? What have the chronicles to say about YOU?"
- CHRONICLE OF THE THIRD AGE "Prepare for a fight!"
- Caerlûg - The Lost One - Gurvand
- Dolguzigir, the Dark Archivist shouts, "Yes I see! Here it is said you ventured into the depths of Moria! Show me what horrors awaited you..."
- Dolguzigir, the Dark Archivist shouts, "A great demon, displaced by the Balrog known to you as 'Durin's Bane', living among the wheels of water. Show me!"
- Faeron shouts, "He is summoning something! A vision? Be on your guard!"
- Caerlûg says, "You come into my new home? I smash you into pebbles!"
- Dolguzigir, the Dark Archivist shouts, "Ah, he was no match for your strength. Suppress your pride, mortals. That was but a lesser Caerog. But then, you ventured deeper and came upon..."
- Dolguzigir, the Dark Archivist shouts, "Dâr Narbugud. The Nameless ones. This one was lost, separated from his mother, and found his way to the Sixteenth Hall."
- The Lost One says, "Nooooo!"
- Dolguzigir, the Dark Archivist shouts, "Again you prevailed, but something sinister you found: a contagion infecting the depths.:
- Dolguzigir, the Dark Archivist shouts, "Further into darkness you fell, bravely standing against those that would threaten your friends, Durin's Folk. Until you found another child of the Mistress..."
- Gurvand says, "And then there were these few who stood before me, destined to go no further."
- Gurvand says, "Does it bother you that your lives will end here?"
- Gurvand says, "It would bother me."
- Gurvand says, "The light! It burns!"
- Dolguzigir, the Dark Archivist shouts, "Victorious again. But tell me, heroes, for all your efforts, what was the outcome? Did Moria not fall again to the forces of the Dark Lord?"
- Vrarz the Cook - Udúnion - The Ring-Forge of Orthanc
- Dolguzigir, the Dark Archivist shouts, "Yes, I see... you braved great heat and flames in your forays against the Dark Lord. Show me your most painful memories...."
- Dolguzigir, the Dark Archivist shouts, "Within the Flaming Deeps of Moria you encountered... An Orc... Chef?"
- Faeron shouts, "He is summoning something! A vision? Be on your guard!"
- Vrarz the Cook says, "All right! Lunch time is over! Get back to work!"
- Vrarz the Cook says, "What are you idiots doing still standing there? I thought I told you to get back to work!"
- Vrarz the Cook says, "Hey, wait a second... you guys aren't Orcs!"
- Vrarz the Cook says, "Get them!!!"
- Vrarz the Cook says, "Attack the <race> <class>!"
- Moria Soldier says, "It's them! Intruders!"
- Moria Soldier says, "Ha! You must think I'm stupid!"
- Vrarz the Cook says, "Fools! I'll have to handle this myself..."
- Vrarz the Cook says, "If you can't stand the heat, get out of my kitchen!"
- Vrarz the Cook says, "I'll make mince-meat out of you!"
- Vrarz the Cook says, "Would you like that pan-seared?"
- Vrarz the Cook says, "Have you tried the special?"
- Vrarz the Cook says, "Aaarrrghhh!"
- Dolguzigir, the Dark Archivist shouts, "You deftly avoided being cooked and eaten, I see. Continuing on..."
- Dolguzigir, the Dark Archivist shouts, "Here it is written that you fought a great Rogmul, the Scion of Udûn, within the tower of the Witch-king! Show me!"
- Udúnion says, "Die!"
- Udúnion says, "Shadow take you!"
- Udúnion says, "Burn!"
- Udúnion says, "Come dark fire!"
- Udúnion says, "Nooooo!"
- Dolguzigir, the Dark Archivist shouts, "His flames and fury were snuffed out by our valiant adventurers. I look forward to writing the next chapter, when you face the Horror himself."
- Dolguzigir, the Dark Archivist shouts, "One more tale to tell, I see? Ahh... that fool wizard Curunír attempted to build his own Ring-forge. Blasphemy against the Dark Lord! Let us see how you triumphed over his betrayal."
- Ghashanuz says, "These fools have found their way to our Master's forge."
- Penrith says, "We shall dispatch them so that Saruman's work may continue."
- Penrith says, "You shall be wreathed in the flames."
- Ghashanuz says, "On your knees."
- Dolguzigir, the Dark Archivist shouts, "And so the foolish experiments of the wizard come to an end. As for the 'many coloured', the final chapter of his story is yet to be written..."
- Gurthúl - Gúrthul - Gorothúl
- Dolguzigir, the Dark Archivist shouts, "Yes, I see a name in your mind... a name for your fears! Allow me to find the chronicle of these events."
- Dolguzigir, the Dark Archivist shouts, "Here it is. You faced a great spider haunting the forest Fangorn. A fearsome man-eater. Interesting."
- Faeron shouts, "He is summoning something! A vision? Be on your guard!"
- Gurthúl shouts, "Who dares interrupt my vengeance!?"
- Gurthúl says, "Come my children! Let us feast!"
- Dolguzigir, the Dark Archivist shouts, "Hmm, no, the Great Spider in Torech Ungol is a far more worthy foe than this. Was I wrong? Let us try again."
- Dolguzigir, the Dark Archivist shouts, "Ahh I see, your lack of mastery of the hallowed Black Speech is the cause of the confusion. Allow me to bring forth the dread wraith from the castle Carn Dûm, a loyal servant of Angmar."
- Gúrthul says, "Prepare yourselves. Perhaps you will get lucky!"
- Gúrthul shouts, "You have come far, but no further."
- Gúrthul shouts, "You have had good fortune... but that shall soon change!"
- Gúrthul says, "Guardians will not be tolerated here!"
- Gúrthul says, "It is your minstrels that shall feel my wrath!"
- Gúrthul says, "Your champion's blades will be useless now!"
- Gúrthul says, "Call your captains off if you wish to live!"
- Gúrthul says, "Rest now, <name>."
- Gúrthul says, "Come out from the shadows, burglars."
- Gúrthul says, "Put down your bows, hunters, or I will put them down for you."
- Gúrthul says, "Impressive... now the real challenge begins..."
- Gúrthul says, "Take a break from your struggles, mortal."
- Gúrthul says, "Sleep now."
- Dolguzigir, the Dark Archivist shouts, "No, no, this is still not the horror I am searching for. Gúrthul was nothing compared to the False King 'Mordirith', as he was known then. He is well-known to you, I see."
- Dolguzigir, the Dark Archivist shouts, "This! This is the name, Gorothúl, the sorcerer of Dol Guldur, trained by the Dark Lord himself, with magic to rival the Witch-king! Face your fears, mortals. Face the terrors of your past!"
- Gorothúl shouts, "From this point forward, I will teach you the true meaning of terror!"
- Dolguzigir, the Dark Archivist shouts, "Perhaps trained by the Dark Lord, but still just a Man. Unworthy even of becoming a Gúrzyul. I will strive to find a more difficult opponent for you."
Defeated the Vision of Past Adventures
Objective 3
- Defeat the Vision of Fallen Foes
Defeat the Vision of Fallen Foes.
If Rhadrog or Faeron will not answer the call of the Horn of the Rangers, try using the chat command /pet releaseall to dismiss them, and then re-summon them with the Horn.
- Dolguzigir, the Dark Archivist shouts, "Now let us turn to the tale of one of your most hated foes..."
- CHRONICLE OF THE THIRD AGE "Prepare for a fight!"
- Skorgrím Dourhand:
- Dolguzigir, the Dark Archivist shouts, "Long ago, the lord of a failing dwarf clan sought immortality, a futile attempt to hold on to past glory. He was slain by his own greed and hubris, and raised again to do the bidding of Angmar. You know of whom I speak."
- Faeron shouts, "We know these visions are not real! Face us, Archivist!"
- Rhadrog shouts, "Another villain from your past, <name>. If you bested them once, we can do so again!"
- Murderous Dourhand says, "This city is open only to Dourhands!"
- Dolguzigir, the Dark Archivist shouts, "Let us relive your memories of Skorgrim Dourhand!"
- Skorgrím Dourhand says, "You cannot withstand my full might!"
- Murderous Dourhand says, "Kheledûl is no place for such as you!"
- Murderous Dourhand says, "My axe is thirsty!"
- Murderous Dourhand says, "How can this be?"
- Murderous Dourhand says, "What is happening?"
- Dolguzigir, the Dark Archivist shouts, "His mortal form slain again, the fell spirit within was unhoused. However, its hatred of you never quite vanished from the world. It is that force I will turn against you!"
- Núrzum:
- Dolguzigir, the Dark Archivist shouts, "In Wildermore you faced a terrible monster. His coming was marked by a fierce storm, and jagged ice erupting from the ground. Whole villages were destroyed in his wake. The time has come to relive your fight against Núrzum!"
- Faeron shouts, "We know these visions are not real! Face us, Archivist!"
- Rhadrog shouts, "Another villain from your past, <name>. If you bested them once, we can do so again!"
- Núrzum shouts, "Arrgghh! Why does that horn hurt me so?"
- Núrzum says, "I am falling apart..."
- Dolguzigir, the Dark Archivist shouts, "The valiant heroes prevail. Every monster has its weakness. But what is this? A simmering anger? Saruman..."
- Dolguzigir, the Dark Archivist shouts, "His wretched experiments transformed the noble giant into a weapon of destruction. Ah, what beautiful rage! It is that force I will turn against you!"
Objective 4
Defeat Dolguzigir, the Dark Archivist
If Rhadrog or Faeron will not answer the call of the Horn of the Rangers, try using the chat command /pet releaseall to dismiss them, and then re-summon them with the Horn.
- Dolguzigir, the Dark Archivist shouts, "Still you wish to face me? I have proven I know your entire history, your strengths, your weaknesses, your fears, your regrets... You have no hope of victory in this place!"
- Dolguzigir, the Dark Archivist shouts, "Come then, face your demise!"
- Dolguzigir, the Dark Archivist shouts, "Sorceries and secrets from all the ages are at my disposal!"
- Dolguzigir, the Dark Archivist shouts, "Do you not understand? Hatred is but one tool in my arsenal!"
- Dolguzigir, the Dark Archivist shouts, I know of many ways to make you suffer!"
Defeated Dolguzigir, the Dark Archivist
Completed: Ghashan-kútot, the Halls of Black Lore -- Solo/Duo
- Dolguzigir shouts, "Eeeaaaaah! Another mortal body wasted!"
- Dolguzigir shouts, "Oh, you did not think you could defeat me so easily, did you?! I am bound to Ghashan-kútot, and will linger until my work is complete! The Dark Lord bade it so!"
- Dolguzigir says, "YOU! You... you have given me much this day. You may take... one volume from the Hall. Choose wisely, AND BEGONE!"
- Faeron shouts, "This is our chance! Ask him for the Great Plague recipe!"
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